Common use of DRAFT AGREEMENT Clause in Contracts

DRAFT AGREEMENT. [The Parties to this Agreement, Pp1 Being Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), Pp2 In pursuit of the objective of the Convention, and being guided by its principles, including the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, in the light of different national circumstances, Pp3 Pursuant to the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action established by decision 1/CP.17 of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention at its seventeenth session, Pp4 Recognizing the intrinsic relationship between climate change, poverty eradication and equitable access to sustainable development, and reaffirming that responses to climate change should aim to meet the specific needs and concerns arising from the adverse impacts of response measures, Pp5 Taking account of the specific needs of developing country Parties, and especially those that are particularly vulnerable to climate-related events, Pp6 Taking account also of the specific needs and special situations of the least developed country (LDC) Parties as set out in Article 4, paragraph 9, of the Convention, and the specific circumstances of small island developing States (SIDS), Pp7 Emphasizing the need to respond to the urgent threat of climate change on the basis of the best available scientific knowledge, in particular, the assessment reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Pp8 [Noting that the largest share of historical global emissions of greenhouse gases has originated in developed countries, that per capita emissions in developing countries are still relatively low and that the share of global emissions originating in developing countries will grow to meet their social and development needs,] Pp9 [Recognizing that Parties should take action to address climate change in accordance with evolving economic and emission trends, which will continue to evolve post-2020,] Pp10 Emphasizing the importance of promoting, protecting and respecting all human rights, the right to development, the right to health, and the rights of indigenous peoples, migrants, children, persons with disabilities and people in vulnerable climate situations [, and under occupation,] as well as promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women, while taking into account the needs of local communities, intergenerational equity concerns, and the integrity of ecosystems and of Mother Earth, when taking action to address climate change, Pp11 Taking into account the imperatives of a just transition of the workforce and the creation of decent work and quality jobs in accordance with nationally defined development priorities, 1 Proposals which oppose the inclusion of certain provisions in the Agreement or the Decision do not figure in this text. This is on the understanding that the inclusion of a provision is without prejudice to the views of Parties that may not support the elaboration of any such provision at all.

DRAFT AGREEMENT. [The Parties to this Agreement, Pp1 Being Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Change, hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), Pp2 In pursuit furtherance][pursuit] of the objective objective, [principles and provisions] of the ConventionConvention [as set out in Articles 2, 3 and being guided by its principles4], [including the principle principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities responsibilities^ and respective capabilities, capabilities in the light of different national circumstances, ,]] Pp3 Pursuant to the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action established by decision Recalling decisions 1/CP.17 CP.17, 2/CP.18, 1/CP.19, and 1/CP 20, Pp4 [Taking account of the Conference [particular vulnerabilities and specific needs of][particularly vulnerable][urgent and immediate needs and special circumstances of] developing country Parties, especially [those that are particularly vulnerable, including] the least developed country (LDC) Parties[ and other Parties identified in Article 4.8 of the Parties to Convention], small island developing states (SIDS) [, small mountainous developing states] and Africa, [and the Convention at its seventeenth sessioncentral American isthmus]][Taking full account of the specific needs and special situations of the least developed countries and small island developing states arising from the adverse impacts of climate change], Pp4 Pp5 [Recognizing the intrinsic relationship between climate change, poverty eradication and sustainable development and reaffirming that the response to climate change should be coordinated with social and economic development [in an integrated manner ]with a view to avoiding adverse impacts [of response measures on the latter], taking into full account the legitimate priority [needs] of developing countries and their rights to equitable access to sustainable development, development for the achievement of sustained economic growth and reaffirming that responses the eradication of poverty,] [recognizing the importance of promoting social and economic development in harmony with nature as the fundamental requirement to address climate change should aim to meet the specific needs and concerns arising from the adverse impacts of response measures, Pp5 Taking account of the specific needs of developing country Parties, and especially those that are particularly vulnerable to climate-related eventschange,]], Pp6 Taking account also of the specific needs and special situations of the least developed country (LDC) Parties as set out in Article 4, paragraph 9, of the Convention, and the specific circumstances of small island developing States (SIDS), Pp7 Emphasizing the need for [universal and ]sustained action by all to respond to the urgent threat of climate change based on the basis of the best available [and universally recognized] scientific knowledgeknowledge including, in particularinter alia, the assessment reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change[, and inputs and resources from Parties], Pp7 Recognizing the outcomes of the 2013-2015 Review[, including the Report of the SED, which recognizes that "significant climate impacts are already occurring at the current level of global warming and additional magnitudes of warming will only increase the risk of severe, pervasive and irreversible impacts" ], Pp8 [Noting that the largest share of historical global emissions of greenhouse gases has originated in developed countries, that per capita emissions in developing countries are still relatively low and that the share of global emissions originating in developing countries will grow to meet their social and development needs,] Pp9 [Recognizing that Parties should take action to address climate change in accordance with evolving economic and emission emissions trends, which will continue to evolve post-2020,] Pp10 Emphasizing the importance of promotingrespecting and taking into account [, protecting and respecting all human rights, the subject to jurisdiction] [right to development,] human rights [including people under occupation], the right to healthgender equality [and women's empowerment], and [the rights of indigenous peoples, migrants, children, persons with disabilities and people in vulnerable climate situations [, and under occupationpeoples,][local communities,] as well as promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women, while taking into account the needs of local communities, intergenerational equity concerns, and the integrity needs of ecosystems [migrants] [particularly vulnerable groups] [people in vulnerable situations], [including people under [foreign] occupation,] women, children and of Mother Earthpersons with disabilities, when taking action to address climate change, Pp11 Taking into account Also emphasizing of the imperatives importance of aligning actions with the goal of promoting food security and livelihood security, restoration of degraded lands, health, and ecosystem integrity, participation in environmental decision-making by civil society and individuals, and a just transition of the workforce and the creation of decent work and quality jobs in accordance with nationally defined development prioritiespriorities and strategies [towards environmentally sustainable economies for all], 1 Proposals which oppose Pp12 Option 1: Recognizing the inclusion importance and special characteristics of certain provisions land use, including forests, in the Agreement or the Decision do not figure in this text. This is on the understanding that the inclusion of a provision is without prejudice to the views of Parties that may not support the elaboration of any such provision at all.relation to, inter alia, food security, diverse land management systems, removals as well as emissions, multiple sustainability objectives, disturbance, permanence, legacy and non-anthropogenic effects,

DRAFT AGREEMENT. [The Parties to this Agreement, Pp1 Being Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Change, hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), Pp2 In pursuit furtherance][pursuit] of the objective objective, [principles and provisions] of the ConventionConvention [as set out in Articles 2, 3 and being guided by its principles4], [including the principle principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities responsibilities^ and respective capabilities, capabilities in the light of different national circumstances, ,]] Pp3 Pursuant to the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action established by decision Recalling decisions 1/CP.17 CP.17, 2/CP.18, 1/CP.19, and 1/CP 20, Pp4 [Taking account of the Conference [particular vulnerabilities and specific needs of][particularly vulnerable][urgent and immediate needs and special circumstances of] developing country Parties, especially [those that are particularly vulnerable, including] the least developed country (LDC) Parties[ and other Parties identified in Article 4.8 of the Parties to Convention], small island developing states (SIDS) [, small mountainous developing states] and Africa, [and the Convention at its seventeenth sessioncentral American isthmus]][Taking full account of the specific needs and special situations of the least developed countries and small island developing states arising from the adverse impacts of climate change], Pp4 Pp5 [Recognizing the intrinsic relationship between climate change, poverty eradication and sustainable development and reaffirming that the response to climate change should be coordinated with social and economic development [in an integrated manner ]with a view to avoiding adverse impacts [of response measures on the latter], taking into full account the legitimate priority [needs] of developing countries and their rights to equitable access to sustainable development, development for the achievement of sustained economic growth and reaffirming that responses the eradication of poverty,] [recognizing the importance of promoting social and economic development in harmony with nature as the fundamental requirement to address climate change should aim to meet the specific needs and concerns arising from the adverse impacts of response measures, Pp5 Taking account of the specific needs of developing country Parties, and especially those that are particularly vulnerable to climate-related eventschange,]], Pp6 Taking account also of the specific needs and special situations of the least developed country (LDC) Parties as set out in Article 4, paragraph 9, of the Convention, and the specific circumstances of small island developing States (SIDS), Pp7 Emphasizing the need for [universal and ]sustained action by all to respond to the urgent threat of climate change based on the basis of the best available [and universally recognized] scientific knowledgeknowledge including, in particularinter alia, the assessment reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change[, and inputs and resources from Parties], Pp7 Recognizing the outcomes of the 2013-2015 Review[, including the Report of the SED, which recognizes that "significant climate impacts are already occurring at the current level of global warming and additional magnitudes of warming will only increase the risk of severe, pervasive and irreversible impacts" ], 1 The paragraph numbering as well as the cross-references contained in this version will need to be updated. Pp8 [Noting that the largest share of historical global emissions of greenhouse gases has originated in developed countries, that per capita emissions in developing countries are still relatively low and that the share of global emissions originating in developing countries will grow to meet their social and development needs,] Pp9 [Recognizing that Parties should take action to address climate change in accordance with evolving economic and emission emissions trends, which will continue to evolve post-2020,] Pp10 Emphasizing the importance of promotingrespecting and taking into account [, protecting and respecting all human rights, the subject to jurisdiction] [right to development,] human rights [including people under occupation], the right to healthgender equality [and women's empowerment], and [the rights of indigenous peoples, migrants, children, persons with disabilities and people in vulnerable climate situations [, and under occupationpeoples,][local communities,] as well as promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women, while taking into account the needs of local communities, intergenerational equity concerns, and the integrity needs of ecosystems [migrants] [particularly vulnerable groups] [people in vulnerable situations], [including people under [foreign] occupation,] women, children and of Mother Earthpersons with disabilities, when taking action to address climate change, Pp11 Taking into account Also emphasizing of the imperatives importance of aligning actions with the goal of promoting food security and livelihood security, restoration of degraded lands, health, and ecosystem integrity, participation in environmental decision-making by civil society and individuals, and a just transition of the workforce and the creation of decent work and quality jobs in accordance with nationally defined development prioritiespriorities and strategies [towards environmentally sustainable economies for all], 1 Proposals which oppose Pp12 Option 1: Recognizing the inclusion importance and special characteristics of certain provisions land use, including forests, in the Agreement or the Decision do not figure in this text. This is on the understanding that the inclusion of a provision is without prejudice to the views of Parties that may not support the elaboration of any such provision at all.relation to, inter alia, food security, diverse land management systems, removals as well as emissions, multiple sustainability objectives, disturbance, permanence, legacy and non-anthropogenic effects,